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A grandfather in Antioch faces felony charges of child endangerment and criminal storage of a firearm after his three-year-old grandson accidentally shot himself. The incident occurred on April 8, prompting police to recommend charges against the 51-year-old man who owned the loaded handgun. If convicted, he could face up to six years and eight months in prison.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116, forcing a Game 6 in the NBA Playoffs, with the series now at 3-2. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 26 points, while Amen Thompson made history as the youngest Rockets player to record 20 points and 5 steals in a playoff game since 1973-74. Game 6 will take place on Friday at Chase Center.
Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a vacant warehouse on Alameda Avenue in Oakland this afternoon. The fire, which started around 3 PM, produced thick smoke visible across the city and required the assistance of a fireboat for containment.
A police standoff on the Bay Bridge near Treasure Island ended Wednesday afternoon, resulting in lane closures on I-80. The California Highway Patrol took a man into custody after he climbed on the bridge for several hours. All lanes reopened by 7:30 PM.
Kamala Harris plans to criticize Donald Trump and his policies during her speech in San Francisco on Wednesday evening. She aims to advocate for a cohesive Democratic party, although no major announcements are expected. Meanwhile, Oakland teachers prepare for their fourth one-day strike in six years amid ongoing negotiations.
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A Mendocino County sheriff's deputy faces DUI and hit-and-run allegations after dashcam footage shows the officer driving intoxicated and damaging a patrol car. The California Highway Patrol is now investigating the incident, which occurred after the deputy left a bar in Willits. The deputy, on the force for three years, has been placed on administrative leave.
San Francisco police seek three male suspects involved in a violent attempted robbery in the Mission District. The suspects allegedly shot a 23-year-old male victim after he refused to buy narcotics and attempted to flee. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.
Residents near the Mission Neighborhoods Center report unsafe conditions, including drug activity and threats of violence. Parents express fear for their children’s safety, recalling incidents of armed threats outside the preschool. Despite management pledges to enhance security, locals remain anxious about persistent dangers.
Santiago Lerma, head of San Francisco's Mission Street Team, emphasizes support over enforcement in addressing the city's drug crisis. Outreach teams provide essential services, including shelter referrals, in the 16th Street area, which remains transient and under-resourced. Lerma reports consistent daily placements into shelters since the crackdown began in March.